PART-TIME firefighters are being recruited by Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service.

Retained firefighters work near a station and respond to emergency calls in the area.

They make up an important part of the fire service, particularly in smaller communities.

To find out more about becoming a retained firefighter, visit your local station on their weekly training night.

Cirencester, Tuesday 7pm; Tetbury, Monday 7pm; Wotton-under-edge, Wednesday 7pm; Fairford, Thursday 6.30pm; Northleach, Thursday 7pm; Stow on-the Wold, Tuesday 7pm.

Or to apply go to http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/forms/retainedapp.asp.